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Polaris has donated $ 110,000 to off-road , UTV , ATV and snowmobile organizations across the U . S . through its T . R . A . I . L . S . Grant Program . Awarded twice a year , the fall 2022 grants were awarded to 11 off-road and snowmobile non-profit organizations to support the development , improvement and expansion of trails , and help to educate riders on safe and responsible riding practices .
The 1,000th Motorcycle Grand Prix in the more than 70-year history of the sport is set to take place at the classic circuit Le Mans when the SHARK Grand Prix de France is staged at the iconic circuit on May 13-14 , 2023 . Le Mans has hosted 35 Grands Prix and was first used in 1969 before MotoGP returned to the track full time from 2000 . The very first Grand Prix took place in June 1949 , the first of six events in the sport ' s inaugural season . Since then , MotoGP has grown with a 21-race calendar spanning five continents in 2023 . The past 70 years have seen more than 125 different World Champions been crowned in the solo classes , representing a total of 20 different nations . The sport has competed in 29 countries , and 73 venues have hosted premier class races - with two more of each set to be added in 2023 . The first MotoGP race ( then known as the 500 cc class ) was staged on the mountain circuit at the Isle of Man TT in 1949 . It was won by Briton Harold Daniell on a Norton .
Yamaha Motor Co . has delivered 215 portable power generators for Ukraine to the Japan International Cooperation Agency ( JICA ). The generators were airlifted to the country by JICA , arrived safely on January 20 and will help provide electricity to the Ukrainian people .
New York based Ideanomics ( NASDAQ : IDEX ) secured third-party financing to accelerate the U . S . dealer network growth of its subsidiary Energica - the Italian EV manufacturer Energica ' s U . S . dealer network . Energica now has 24 certified dealers in the United States , which accounts for 33 % of product sales . " With a newly expanded manufacturing facility featuring stateof-the-art semi-automated assembly lines , Energica will soon be capable of producing up to 2,000 units per year ( and even more soon after ) of all four models : the Ego sport bike , the Eva Ribelle e-fighter , the EsseEsse9 retro style bike and finally the new Experia Green Tourer , which has just begun production .
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that gives the Breakout rider instant bragging rights on the street . " Other new features include a fivegallon fuel tank topped with a low-profile chrome console , shaped to lengthen the motorcycle profile and extend riding range ; a new handlebar riser and polished stainless steel handlebar is 3 / 4-inch taller than previous model for improved rider reach to controls .
More Cruise Control and Traction Control " Electronic cruise control will be a standard feature for the Fat Boy , Fat Bob , Breakout , Low Rider S models , and remains standard on Low Rider ST and Heritage Classic models . " Traction Control System will be offered as a new option for the Breakout , Low Rider S and Low Rider ST models . Traction control is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration . The rider may turn traction control off using a button on the hand control .
Road Glide 3 Trike " The all-new Road Glide 3 model combines the advantages of three wheels and a load of hot rod attitude with the comfort , convenience and style of the frame-mounted Road Glide fairing . The rider will enjoy wind-andweather protection for the long haul plus BOOM ! Box GTS infotainment , with Milwaukee-Eight 114 ondemand performance available with a twist of the throttle . The Road Glide 3 is a first for H-D , and a new reason to never stop riding . " Key Road Glide 3 features include a frame-mounted aerodynamic fairing , triple splitstream vents to help reduce rider helmet buffeting for improved comfort at highway speeds , dual Daymaker LED headlamps for outstanding style and performance , and a low-profile windscreen for hot rod style .
New Nightster - Special Model " This new middle-weight contender amplifies the Nightster motorcycle riding experience with a host of style , convenience and technology upgrades . Exhilarating performance is delivered by the Revolution Max 975T liquid-cooled V-Twin engine , tuned to make tremendous torque at low rpm . To minimize overall motorcycle weight , the engine is integrated into the vehicle as the central member of the chassis . " Key features include passenger pillion and footpegs enable two-up adventure . Cast aluminum wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ). Handlebar and 5-inch handlebar riser move hand controls two inches up and one inch back to put the rider in a commanding position on the motorcycle . Four-inch round TFT screen displays all instrumentation and infotainment functions , managed using buttons on the hand control array .
Freewheeler Model Goes Dark " The Freewheeler model , an attitudesoaked , cruiser-inspired trike , gets a blacked-out restyle for 2023 . The front end , headlamp nacelle , tank console , hand and foot controls , powertrain and exhaust all have black finishes in place of previous bright finishes . The result is a dramatic change in appearance that reinforces this model ' s raw , hot rod attitude .
1908 Harley - New Auction Record
This year saw a 1908 ' Strap Tank ' Harley sell for nearly $ 1m ($ 850,000 plus fees to make $ 935,000 to be exact ) at Mecum ' s Las Vegas auction . BikeEXIF reports that there are less than a dozen of these bikes in existence , " however , this one could be the most original . This ' Strap Tank ', so called because the gas tank and oil tank are held to the bicycle-like frame
with nickel strap , is one of the oldest surviving Harleys . " This particular ' Strap Tank ' was found by motorcycle collector David Uihlein in 1941 , and he kept it for 66 years . Yes , it was restored , but it ' s one of the most correct and original bikes from that era . It has the original tank , wheels , engine belt pulley , seat cover and muffler sleeve . " It ' s not the most expensive motorcycle ever sold , but it is the most expensive bike ever sold by Mecum in Vegas . It wasn ' t the first ' Strap Tank ' that Mecum ever sold though - in 2021 the company sold a 1907 example for $ 297,000 . But this bike has a well-documented history , as well as welldocumented original 115-year-old parts ."
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